| 1 | 1 | | SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 138 |
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| 2 | 2 | | WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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| 3 | 3 | | join the citizens of Jacksonville and members of the Leadership |
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| 4 | 4 | | Jacksonville Institute and Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce in |
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| 5 | 5 | | celebrating February 28, 2017, as Leadership Jacksonville Day at |
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| 6 | 6 | | the State Capitol; and |
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| 7 | 7 | | WHEREAS, The City of Jacksonville was founded in 1847 along |
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| 8 | 8 | | the banks of Gum Creek, and in 1872, the city moved to its current |
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| 9 | 9 | | location to be closer to the railroad; in its early years, the |
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| 10 | 10 | | city was a center of peach production, and later, its residents |
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| 11 | 11 | | shifted their focus to tomato production; today, the city is |
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| 12 | 12 | | still known as the "Tomato Capital of the World"; and |
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| 13 | 13 | | WHEREAS, Over the years, Jacksonville has grown to become |
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| 14 | 14 | | the largest city in Cherokee County; it boasts an economy that is |
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| 15 | 15 | | based on such diverse industries as basket-making, plastic |
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| 16 | 16 | | manufacturing, and health care, and it serves as a center for |
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| 17 | 17 | | major retail shipping outlets; and |
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| 18 | 18 | | WHEREAS, Jacksonville takes pride in its many outdoor |
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| 19 | 19 | | attractions; Lake Jacksonville is noted for its beauty, and Love's |
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| 20 | 20 | | Lookout Scenic Park is a destination that offers expansive and |
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| 21 | 21 | | breathtaking views and has recently been revitalized with the |
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| 22 | 22 | | addition of a 5,500-square-foot facility and new picnic areas; and |
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| 23 | 23 | | WHEREAS, The city is known for a variety of annual |
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| 24 | 24 | | community events, such as the Jacksonville Tomato Festival, the |
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| 25 | 25 | | five-day Mud Nationals, and the Spooktacular Ball Bash; in |
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| 26 | 26 | | addition, Tasting Jacksonville is a community favorite that |
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| 27 | 27 | | brings together the talents of local restaurant chefs, caterers, |
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| 28 | 28 | | and Jacksonville High School culinary students; and |
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| 29 | 29 | | WHEREAS, Jacksonville is a gem among East Texas cities; its |
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| 30 | 30 | | beautiful green spaces, outstanding education system, and robust |
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| 31 | 31 | | economy make Jacksonville a wonderful place to live and work; |
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| 32 | 32 | | residents can be justifiably proud of their success in preserving |
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| 33 | 33 | | the area's stunning landscapes and in promoting a quality of life |
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| 34 | 34 | | that will help the city thrive long into the future; now, |
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| 35 | 35 | | therefore, be it |
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| 36 | 36 | | RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th |
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| 37 | 37 | | Legislature, hereby welcome the visiting delegation from |
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| 38 | 38 | | Jacksonville and recognize February 28, 2017, as Leadership |
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| 39 | 39 | | Jacksonville Day at the State Capitol; and, be it further |
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| 40 | 40 | | RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in |
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| 41 | 41 | | honor of this special day. |
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| 42 | 42 | | Nichols |
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| 43 | 43 | | ________________________________ |
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| 44 | 44 | | President of the Senate |
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| 45 | 45 | | I hereby certify that the |
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| 46 | 46 | | above Resolution was adopted by |
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| 47 | 47 | | the Senate on February 6, 2017. |
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| 48 | 48 | | ________________________________ |
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| 49 | 49 | | Secretary of the Senate |
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| 50 | 50 | | ________________________________ |
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| 51 | 51 | | Member, Texas Senate |
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